Entry 11: Teaching Dispositions

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Entry 11: Teaching Dispositions
The teacher 1) values learning and professional development; 2) commits to professional, ethical, and legal conduct; 3) values positive, caring, and respectful relationships; 4) embraces diversity, equity, and fairness, and 5) commits to wise and reflective practice.
Summary of Artifacts
The artifacts used are evidence to support my commitment to being an ethical mentor to my students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Artifact 1, “My Philosophy of Education,” is a self-reflective statement of my beliefs about education and my roles as a teacher.
• Artifact 2, “Principles to Actions,” is a reflection which supports my collaborating with other teachers, parents, community members, and administrators in providing my students learning experiences which provide opportunities for their future success.
• Artifact 3, “Define Diversity,” is a discussion post which is evidence of my beliefs on diversity and why it is important in my classroom.
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When I reflect back on my past year with the MAT program, I don’t just see the success of reaching my lifelong goal of becoming a teacher – I see the growth in the person I’ve become. To say that one must have a love of children to teach is an understatement that doesn’t even begin to skim the surface of my new role and responsibility. As a teacher, I am entrusted to assist my students in reaching and achieving academic success. I am committed to effectively planning and implementing lessons which are rigorous and relevant to the world they live in. Furthermore, I understand my role in providing an identity safe classroom to encourage and support inclusion and diversity in my student’s learning experiences. This requires my dedication to continually striving to improve my own instructional strategies through consistent reflection of my practices as well as seeking growth in professional

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